Want flavorful foods without added salt? The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), coordinators of the National High Blood Pressure Education Program, recommends the following alternatives to spice up your meals.
Meat and Fish
Spices
Beef
Bay leaf, marjoram, nutmeg, onion, pepper, sage, or thyme
Chicken
Ginger, marjoram, oregano, paprika, poultry seasoning, rosemary, sage, tarragon, or thyme
Fish
Curry powder, dill, dry mustard, lemon juice, marjoram, paprika, or pepper
Vegetables
Spices
Carrots
Cinnamon, cloves, marjoram, nutmeg, rosemary, or sage
Corn
Cumin, curry powder, onion, paprika, or parsley
Green beans
Dill, curry powder, lemon juice, marjoram, oregano, tarragon, or thyme
Greens
Onion or pepper
Peas
Ginger, marjoram, onion, parsley, or sage
Potatoes
Dill, garlic, onion, paprika, parsley, or sage
Summer squash
Cloves, curry powder, marjoram, nutmeg, rosemary, or sage
Winter squash
Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, or onion
—K.R.
